Torys LLP, Environment | Chambers Canada Profile

About

Provided by Torys LLP

Grounded in business perspective and experience, our team guides clients through challenging environmental and occupational health and safety law issues, whether they arise in the context of corporate transactions, litigation or regulatory matters.

Our scope of experience in environmental work is supported by its comprehensive breadth: from the industries and regions we serve to the range of services we provide, we manage complex environmental matters impacting our clients’ operations, projects and transactions, as well as disputes when they arise.

We have deep experience in securing major environmental approvals for large, complex projects. We work seamlessly with our clients on bespoke strategies designed to both prioritize efficient application processing by regulatory authorities and minimize long-term litigation risks. We support clients in navigating the complex matrix of federal, provincial and territorial permitting frameworks, and we defend permits before administrative tribunals and the courts.

Our commercial perspective is informed by a sophisticated understanding of every major sector, including power, infrastructure, oil and gas, mining, transportation, industrials, manufacturing, financial institutions, technology, and real estate.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Torys offers advice on the environmental aspects of a wide range of transactions and projects, including high-profile and multi-jurisdictional mergers, financings and redevelopments. It is additionally well equipped to handle regulatory approvals and permitting issues. The environmental law team represents major Canadian and multinational clients spanning numerous industry sectors including oil and gas, chemicals, renewable energy, mining, nuclear, consumer and media. The law firm is additionally known for its expertise in climate change law and emissions trading.

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Work Highlights

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Torys advised Canadian National Railway on the federal approval process for its Milton Logistics Hub and subsequent legal proceedings, including judicial reviews and appeals.

Strengths

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Torys' advice on complex environmental regimes is always logical and detail-oriented, with a focus on practical considerations for the client.

Environment respondent
Canada

Torys is able to support its clients' needs with a highly experienced, diverse, versatile and collaborative team. The team works seamlessly together to deliver a wide spectrum of services.

Environment respondent
Canada

Torys have a great understanding of the areas and experts in the field, and provide a great service.

Environment respondent
Canada

The Torys team has consistently demonstrated superlative abilities to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

Environment respondent
Canada

Client service is a top priority in all of the work Torys does.

Environment respondent
Canada

Torys' advice on complex environmental regimes is always logical and detail-oriented, with a focus on practical considerations for the client.

Environment respondent
Canada

Torys is able to support its clients' needs with a highly experienced, diverse, versatile and collaborative team. The team works seamlessly together to deliver a wide spectrum of services.

Environment respondent
Canada

Torys have a great understanding of the areas and experts in the field, and provide a great service.

Environment respondent
Canada

The Torys team has consistently demonstrated superlative abilities to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

Environment respondent
Canada

Client service is a top priority in all of the work Torys does.

Environment respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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Dennis E Mahony

Head of Environment

Band 1

Dennis Mahony is an esteemed lawyer who handles the full spectrum of issues in the environmental space, including environmental approvals for major energy and transportation projects and permitting matters, as well as associated litigation. He is based in Toronto.

He is benignly artful in building support and advancing clients' interests. And, just as importantly, he is a pleasure to work with - good-humoured, affable, considerate and conscientious.

He sees the big picture, as well as the risks and opportunities often missed by others, and maps out an integrated strategy for his clients’ success.

Dennis Mahony is doing an excellent job of coaching and mentoring his team in client service and provides excellent strategic and client-focused advice.

He is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

Dennis Mahony is by far the best of the environmental lawyers in Canada with whom I have worked.

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Michael Fortier

Band 2

Toronto-based Michael Fortier is well versed in environmental issues relating to major energy and mining projects, with additional experience in transactional matters, regulatory approvals and contamination cases.

Michael Fortier is able to digest complex issues and explain a way through many challenges.

Michael Fortier is a highly sophisticated lawyer with a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulation in Canada. His advice is always extremely well considered and detail-oriented.

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Tyson Dyck

Band 2

Tyson Dyck acts out of the law firm's Toronto office and has a strong reputation for his work in the energy and mining industries, notably in relation to regulatory approvals and permitting requirements. He possesses further expertise encompassing carbon finance and climate-related matters.

Tyson Dyck is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, effective and responsive, no matter how complex the issue and how tight the timeline may be.

I breathe easier knowing that I can reach out to Tyson Dyck when faced with complex, challenging matters.

He maintains a keen awareness of ongoing environmental law developments across not just Canadian but international jurisdictions.

Tyson Dyck is one of the most responsive lawyers I've worked with. He can deliver under pressure and to tight timelines over and over again, all while keeping the team apprised along the process.

I am very satisfied with Tyson Dyck's quality of service, reliability and high degree of responsiveness.

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